At the 41st annual general meeting in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) appointed certain new members to its board of directors. Prominent amongst these is the appointment of SM Mannan Kochi as the new president for the term 2024-2026.
President Kochi is joined by a prominent team including Syed Nazrul Islam as the first Vice President of the association, Khandoker Rafiqul Islam as Senior Vice-President, and Arshad Jamal Dipu, Md Nasir Uddin, Miran Ali, Abdullah Hil Rakib, and Rakibul Alam Chowdhury as Vice Presidents. This dynamic leadership is poised to drive the garment industry towards further growth and innovation.
The restructuring extended to include directors from Dhaka and Chittagong. Noteworthy members from Dhaka include Shahidullah Azim, Asif Ashraf, and Shovon Islam, while Chittagong is represented by figures such as Mohammed Musa and Amzad Hossain Chowdhury.
The consolidation of the leadership under the Sammilito Parishad underscores a unified vision for the industry's advancement. Kochi’s appointment marks a pivotal moment as he succeeds Faruque Hassan, taking on the responsibility to maintain the association's legacy of excellence and service.
The outgoing board facilitated a smooth transition, ensuring continuity and efficiency in BGMEA's operations. At the AGM, critical matters such as the adoption of audited accounts for 2022-2023 and the approval of the budget for 2023-2024 were addressed, reflecting the board's commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency, crucial for sustaining the industry's competitiveness.
